LPN- 1 year Contract

Guarding Life is a trusted healthcare platform who strives to provide healthcare staff at market leading prices to Healthcare facilities across BC.

We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for the nursing to join an amazing team at a residential care facility. Are you able to commit to an assignment of 3 months or longer?

Accommodation included.

Qualifications:

-Current Practicing registration with the British Columbia College Of Nursing Professionals.

-Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

-LPN experience in Canada in Acute Care (Preferred)

-Graduate of recognized school of nursing

-Education and experience in gerontology, long term care an asset.

Duties
- Provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, medical offices, and home care.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitor and record patient vital signs, symptoms, and reactions to medications.
- Assist with patient assessments and collaborate with other healthcare professionals in developing care plans.
- Perform routine procedures, such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection.
- Educate patients and their families on healthcare procedures, medication administration, and disease management.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Skills
- Strong knowledge and experience in providing dementia care.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
- Excellent patient care skills with a focus on compassion and empathy.
- Proficient in medication administration and dosage calculations.
- Familiarity with case management principles and practices.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the healthcare facility.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $45.00-$55.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Do you have valid BC Licence?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• LPN/RPN (preferred)
• Nursing (preferred)
• CPR Certification (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Castlegar, BC (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Castlegar, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person